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Forum: Gas Engines
05-02-2020, 04:46 PM
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Posted By 757jonp

I've read about a few guys that changed over to...

I've read about a few guys that changed over to the Walbro carb with mixed results and some went back to the Saito carb. Like Andy said, it's kind of an odd critter, but once you understand how it...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-18-2019, 07:11 AM
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Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Enjoy.... That's gonna be a "honker" on there ...

Enjoy.... That's gonna be a "honker" on there LOL. I just stuffed a FG-90 on a Ziroli Texan/Harvard and had a good time doing it. Worked out well in the end weight wise, but had to a 2 inch...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-17-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Andy, I for one, and more than likely everyone...

Andy, I for one, and more than likely everyone else on this thread, appreciate your "research and development" work on the FrankenSaito. Quite frankly without your contributions here we'd probably...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-17-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Man.... just when you think you've got it all...

Man.... just when you think you've got it all figured out it all goes to pot again! Sorry to hear of the busted cylinder there cathurga.

On another note... I've got a friend that playing...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-16-2019, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

True... the Walbro has a good fuel pump built...

True... the Walbro has a good fuel pump built in, but it needs some sort of "pulse" from the crankcase or intake to operate it. Perhaps sufficient pulse isn't available? Cute little pump he's got...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-14-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

You make some good points for looking at that...

You make some good points for looking at that UMS. I was looking at that one too when I happened upon a deal for a FG-90 for the Texan.

With what I've spent on "toy" engines I shouldn't have a...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-14-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Time for the "end of summer" maintenance report! ...

Time for the "end of summer" maintenance report! I guess it's been about 20 15 minute flights or so since I've looked things over under the hood. Other than the #1 cylinder valve train was a...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-12-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Yah, I think you'd have a problem if the firewall...

Yah, I think you'd have a problem if the firewall is already built because the 90 is about 2 inches longer overall vs the 60, not to mention it weighs more too. Other than making up a set of...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-12-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Welcome to the thread Enjoyav8tion, it must of...

Welcome to the thread Enjoyav8tion, it must of taken awhile to read the whole thing!

You might be able to stuff that FG-90 in it, but it seems though I've read that most folks using that kit had...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-05-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

I know... I know... things are supposed to run...

I know... I know... things are supposed to run perfect. However you have to understand that I've been fussing with this troublesome engine ever since I got it what, three years ago or so? We've,(...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-04-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Just checking in to report that I haven't got...

Just checking in to report that I haven't got much to report! We had a "Internal combustion Only" Fly in event this last w/e. Sad to report that the "Junkyard Dawg" (P47/FG-60 combo) ran/flew...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-21-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Hey Elmshoot... I've been watchin you every once...

Hey Elmshoot... I've been watchin you every once in awhile with that FG-60/Hellcat combo, you did a great job on that plane. This Ziroli AT-6 I'm playing with will weigh around 35lb or so. The 60...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-21-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Lookin good Nalby! Flies very similar to my...

Lookin good Nalby! Flies very similar to my TFGS. I've seen where some folks claim the FG-60 doesn't have enough power to fly it to their liking. IMHO it (the Saito) has plenty of suds to haul it...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-20-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

We just had a Warbird event at the club field...

We just had a Warbird event at the club field this w/e. I'm almost sad to say the old FG-60 has become boring... I fuel it up, it cranks on the 1st or 2nd flip, runs like a raped ape, and even the...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-27-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Congrats on the successful maiden! Good looking...

Congrats on the successful maiden! Good looking P 47 which I wasn't aware that Seagull offered, I'll have to check that out. I'd say 6000 rpm on a 22 X 10 sounds about right and I doubt you'd have...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-27-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Hey Didier.... It shouldn't make any difference...

Hey Didier.... It shouldn't make any difference what chemistry battery type you use, volts is volts, period! I wouldn't think there'd be a problem with your choice of battery (2 cell LiPO, 2000...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-27-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

A123 2 cell 2500 from Hangtimes Hobbies (NoBS...

A123 2 cell 2500 from Hangtimes Hobbies (NoBS batteries) Do I get a prize in the battery contest? LOL
Forum: Gas Engines
09-18-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

That's one good lookin plane there.. I'd get a...

That's one good lookin plane there.. I'd get a stiffy just listening to it idle! LOL
Forum: Gas Engines
09-17-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Glad you found the problem and it was an obvious...

Glad you found the problem and it was an obvious one too. Not sure where you ordered, but CH Ignitions has em and the price is probably better too. Regardless of what it says on it it's RcXel...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-17-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Sure looking like a lack of spark then. Easy...

Sure looking like a lack of spark then. Easy enough to test if you have a 4 pin testing kit ( 3 pin for single won't work). But if you don't have one just rotate engine with the plugs hanging...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-17-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

raptuck.... I was going to say you have a...

raptuck.... I was going to say you have a sticking valve on that dead cylinder, but you say you checked the gap so that kinda rules that out. How's the compression feel? (you should feel...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-10-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

I think that's good advise for Mr. Didier... I...

I think that's good advise for Mr. Didier... I was looking at the radio readout he posted and I haven't the slightest idea what I'm looking at! (Way above my electronic paygrade?) You guys would...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-08-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Another good day at the field for me and the P47!...

Another good day at the field for me and the P47! Pulled off two good aerobatic flights and a half dozen practice landings playing with varying flap settings. Never missed a beat all day and pulls...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-12-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

I managed to get in a couple more flights on...

I managed to get in a couple more flights on Sunday, still running like a Singer sewing machine! I'm going to be forced to tear it apart to investigate why pretty soon! (not)

I'm still running...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-10-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 707,081
Posted By 757jonp

Got in 3 good flights today. Other than a "wet"...

Got in 3 good flights today. Other than a "wet" plug on No1 that took awhile to clear out upon starting (caused by storing plane inverted) engine and plane performed just as it should. Hope to get...
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